Middle Eastern-inspired · Easy
Simple Hummus Plate
Creamy homemade hummus with crisp vegetables, warm pita, and simple toppings for a shareable meal.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 0 mins
- Total
- 20 mins
- Servings
- 4
About this recipe
A hummus plate works as a light dinner or a generous snack without much cooking. The dip starts with canned chickpeas, lemon, tahini, and a little ice water, then gets surrounded by vegetables and pita so everyone can build a bite.
Simple Home Dish
Simple Hummus Plate
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 0 mins
- Total
- 20 mins
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup well-stirred tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 3–5 tablespoons ice water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 small cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 pita breads, warmed and cut into wedges
Instructions
- Put the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Process for 1 minute, stopping to scrape the bowl.
- With the processor running, add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue processing for 2–3 minutes, until the hummus is smooth and lighter in texture. Taste and add salt or lemon if needed.
- Spread the hummus in a shallow serving bowl. Make a swirl with the back of a spoon and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Arrange cucumbers, tomatoes, and warm pita around the hummus. Serve right away, keeping extra hummus chilled until needed.
Cooking tips
Storage & reheating
Refrigerate hummus in an airtight container within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days. Store vegetables separately so they stay crisp.
Variations
Add pitted olives, crumbled feta, or roasted red peppers to the plate. Check labels if serving guests with sesame or wheat allergies.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to peel the chickpeas?
No. Peeling can make hummus extra smooth, but several minutes in a food processor with ice water gives this quick version a creamy texture without that extra step.